Annapoorna stores — Local services in Champaign

Small store but has product in both ingredient and frozen form. Prices are a little higher than other location, but food is more authentic, causing there to be oddity when they import American brands back into the stores for distributors.

Any purses or backpacks must be put down upon entering. This is by the door but also by the only register.

Staff friendliness dependent on who is working. Here you will find authentic foods and Man of them in bulk. Credit cards have a minimum that is small enough not to notice. Note; some of what seems to be a difference in friendliness is a difference in culture. Several languages are spoken by staff with ease.

Store is clean. Do not put baskets on any of the freezers!

Fresh foods are gone since Covid. There is no hand sanitizer available. Baskets are not cleaned off. Masks are no longer required but are still be worn by some. There was clear heavy plastics between the cashier and the customer when last I was in.

No public restrooms or wheelchairs. I have never have seen children in the store. Advertisements for events are behind the counter. They do sell tickets to most events. Parking is free and close.

Questions have always been answered politely. I have never seen anything expired or reduced price. Prices are sometimes marked only on shelves and not on the product. There has never been a line if more than 2 people no matter how busy the store. All bags are packed well.

They continue to have a well stocked supply of various foods that are expanding again. Different brands available side by side for comparison.

Update: plenty of spices in various containers.

It is a good good shop that uses...

Worst customer service.I have been to dozens of Indian Grocery store and the owner is the rudest person I have ever met. Glad he showed his color today so won’t be taking my and my friends’ business there anymore. Last month I drove an hour and spent $200 there and was about to spend almost same today. But had to leave after being humiliated by the owner. Took my business Bombay market who were very nice. People with self esteem should not go there. He has the worst attitude for a business owner. Never going back and recommend no one to go there. Maybe he treats people differently. Don't know how he got 4+ star in google. will give negative star if I...

Please avoid buying groceries here if you’re new to Champaign. The prices are unreasonably high and you can get the same items (or rather more variants of the same brand) elsewhere in town. The other stores have competitive pricing in comparison to Annapoorna Stores and also offer options like pick up-drops, additional discounts on orders above 30$. I once found the dosa pack with the sticker of almost double the price ( originally $1.99). On requesting for discount, the owner was rude and arrogant in tone. Not student or customer friendly at all! I suggest go to other stores around that have way more to offer in terms of customer care and...